Today, the Connecticut Affiliate of Susan G. Komen® announced Karen S. Rohan, Aetna President, as Honorary Co-Chair for the 2015 Race for the Cure® Greater Hartford. Rohan will share the distinction with University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie, and Dr. Niamey Wilson, Co-Director of the Breast Health Center at Saint Francis Hospital.

Rohan is no stranger to the role; she served as Honorary Co-Chair in 2014, as well as in 2013 alongside UConn President Dr. Susan Herbst.

"I'm excited to be Co-Chairing the Race for a third year and help shine a light on the important work of Komen Connecticut in the local fight against breast cancer. This year's Race is particularly meaningful for me as Connecticut has reported the highest incidence of breast cancer in the United States," said Rohan. "At Aetna, our vision of building a healthier world begins with improving the health and wellness of our local communities and this latest news tells us we have more work to do improve the health of the women - and men - right here in our home state."

"Aetna is a longtime supporter of the Race for the Cure, which has only grown since Karen came on board," said Anne Morris, Komen Connecticut CEO. "Karen's commitment to the local fight against breast cancer and the overall health and well-being of Connecticut residents is truly remarkable. We have seen her excel in this role before and really enjoy having her - and Team Aetna - as a dedicated partner."

This year, Aetna also has signed on as Local Presenting Sponsor for the 22nd Annual Race for the Cure in Bushnell Park. Team Aetna has been a consistent force at the Race for many years, having the largest team last year with more than 600 members.

The 2015 Race for the Cure Greater Hartford, locally presented by Aetna, will take place on June 6 in Hartford's Bushnell Park. Race for the Cure has something for everyone: a 5k run, the Pratt & Whitney 5k walk and a Kids k and Fun Run. For more information about Komen Connecticut's mission or to register for the Race for the Cure, visit KomenCT.org.

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